Japan trip- Cute yukatas at the Hotel New Akao in Atami

The Hotel New Akao is known as resort in Japan and is famous for its hot springs and public bath house. While I didn't get a chance to enjoy the hot springs, I still enjoyed my time there.

They let men, women, and children wear yukatas, a sort of casual kimono that you can wear anywhere. The hotel provides the yukatas for guest to wear when using their hot springs. Guests aren't allowed to walk in with their clothes on, nor can they simply just walk in naked. I think that would offend people's sense of decorum. :P

I loved wearing my yukata, since it is probably the closest thing I will ever wear to a kimono. I felt so cultural.

The rooms were also like traditional Japanese rooms in that they are small (measured out by tatami mats) and multifunctional. They can be a living space and later a bedroom when the Shiki Futons are laid out.

The Shiki Futon and comforters are kept in the closet until they need to be laid out.

Next up...eating an egg that supposedly can add seven years to your life.